Peterkin Award Winner Peter Schmitt to Give Reading
The Converse College Visiting Writers Series welcomes Poet Peter Schmitt, the 2012 Julia Peterkin Award winner, for a reading on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 8 …
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Visiting Writers Series to host Robert Olmstead for Reading
Olmstead’s most recent book, The Coldest Night, was published in April. Publishers Weekly called it “(An) elegiac, gritty coming-of-age novel, powerful, desolate and well crafted.” …
Converse Ranks 3rd in Nation for Research, Service and Social Mobility
Washington Monthly has released its annual ranking of colleges based on “their contribution to the public good,” with Converse as the #3 Master’s University in …
Author Joyce Carol Oates, Artist Jane Creech Combine Talents at Converse
One of America’s most distinguished authors will combine talents with Converse alumna for a reading, book signing and art exhibition in Twichell Auditorium on Friday, …
Writer Aims to Inspire, Be Inspired During Month-long Residency
Each January, Converse welcomes a distinguished guest writer to serve on the faculty for a month-long residency. This year, Anita Skeen of Michigan State University, …
Peterkin Award Winner to Give Reading, Book Signing
Author and 2011 Julia Peterkin Award Winner Jennifer S. Davis will give a free public reading of her recent works of fiction at Converse College …
MFA Program to Host Writers Studio Workshop in June
The Converse College Graduate Creative Writing program will host a one-day Writers Studio on June 4, 2011. The event will include intermediate to advanced level …
Fourth Book of Original Poetry by Rick Mulkey Published
Word Press has recently released Rick Mulkey’s latest book of poetry, “Toward Any Darkness.” The 80-page tome is his fourth book of poetry, and is …
Award-Winning Poet to Give Public Reading at Converse
Poet Claire Bateman will give a free public reading Tuesday, March 6 at 8 p.m. in the Barnet Room of the Montgomery Student Center at …